Below is a list of recent City of Red Deer news releases. For media inquiries, contact Community & Public Relations during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) via our Media Inquiry Form.
With a national Canada Post strike currently underway, The City of Red Deer is taking steps to ensure residents can continue accessing essential information and services without interruption.
In the event of potential school closures, The City is preparing to offer a limited number of School Closure Day Camps beginning Monday, October 6.
With nominations now closed, the candidate list for the 2025 Municipal and School Board Elections has been finalized.
Building permit values dropped in August, with 95 issued permits valued at $3.6 million, compared with 117 permits issued in August 2024 worth $5.1 million.
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic impacts as crews work to complete storm outfall repairs.
Following a public hearing and community feedback, Red Deer City Council unanimously approved changes to the Zoning Bylaw for backyard suites at Monday’s Council meeting.
The following decisions were made by City Council at their regular meeting on September 15 and 16, 2025.
Red Deer City Council considered the future of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) at its regular meeting today.
The following items will be considered by City Council at their regular upcoming meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The nomination deadline for the 2025 Municipal Election is fast approaching. Prospective candidates intending to run for Mayor, City Councillor or School Board Trustee must submit their completed nomination papers by Monday, September 22 at 12 p.m. (noon).
The City of Red Deer is inviting residents to attend the final engagement session for Red Deer’s Community Compass: Our Master Plan for Service Delivery.
Effective immediately, the fire ban for the city of Red Deer is rescinded.